Genetic Analysis and Selection Criteria in Bambara Groundnut Accessions Based Yield Performance

The knowledge of genetic variability and breeding techniques is crucial in crop improvement programs. This information especially important underutilized crops such as Bambara groundnut, which have limited systems diversity information. Hence, this study evaluated the established relationship between yield its components groundnut based on seed weight using multivariate analysis. A field trial was conducted a randomized complete block design with three replications 28 lines. Data were collected 12 agro-morphological traits, statistical analysis SAS version 9.4 software, while variance component, genotypic phenotypic coefficient variation, heritability, advance values estimated. cluster performed NT-SYS software to estimate relations among accessions. results showed significant accessions component characteristics. lines grouped into seven primary clusters assessed traits UPGMA dendrogram. Based overall results, G5LR1P3, G1LR1P3, G4LR1P1, G2SR1P1 G3SR1P4 best for components. These improved are recommended large-scale evaluation utilization future programs develop high-yield varieties.